Quick answers
- Is Lindens licensed?
- Lindens appears on the official licence list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Program”, licence number S0327, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Lindens have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 32. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Lindens?
- 2355 Hamilton Circle, Ames, IA 50014, Story County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Lindens?
- (515) 296-5000, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames (about 4.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Rose of Ames0.0 mi · Ames, IA · capacity 112
- Waterford at Ames Assisted Living0.0 mi · Ames, IA · capacity 122
- Bickford Cottage Ames5.6 mi · Ames, IA · capacity 63
- Northridge Village5.6 mi · Ames, IA · capacity 68
- Courtyard Terrace8.4 mi · Boone, IA · capacity 50
- Westhaven Community8.4 mi · Boone, IA · capacity 40
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mary Greeley Medical Center4.4 mi · Ames, IA
- Boone County Hospital9.5 mi · Boone, IA
- Story County Hospital14 mi · Nevada, IA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Program |
|---|---|
| Licence number | S0327 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 32 |
| Address | 2355 Hamilton Circle, Ames, IA 50014 |
| County | Story |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (515) 296‑5000 |
| Licensing agency | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Iowa — Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division, list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances